Stamping and stenciling

has been my focus lately. I've been getting ready for the Carroll County Arts Council Gallery of Gifts and finished yesterday. I am very thankful that I can participate in this event in Westminster, especially after having to cancel being part of the Studio Tour. I will have dyed socks, dyed scarves (stamped and stenciled), a few shoulder bags and a bunch of quilted postcards for sale. Here are some samples of the scarves. These are silk.

 

These are rayon.

I have this wonderful table in my studio that is 48" x 48" (built by my son and son-in-law years ago) that I use for everything. It is covered and padded to make stamping, etc., easier. Here's what it looks like after my recent efforts. Who knows, I may have to use it in something later.

After I put all my paints, stamps and stuff away, I started making blocks to help those affected by Sandy. Michelle Foster, Quilters Fun blog, has organized a block collection to help other. See http://quiltinggallery.com/quilters-fun/sandy-quilt-block-drive/. I am finishing up 18 blocks tonight to send them. Check it out, especially if you have a bunch of blocks you could send.

Karen